Journal of
Ecology and The Natural Environment

  • Abbreviation: J. Ecol. Nat. Environ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9847
  • DOI: 10.5897/JENE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 408

Full Length Research Paper

The role of logged timber stump sprouting in natural forest regeneration in the Akak forest area of Cameroon

Nkwatoh Anthanasius Fuashi
  • Nkwatoh Anthanasius Fuashi
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Agbor James Ayamba
  • Agbor James Ayamba
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Ayuk Elizabeth Orock
  • Ayuk Elizabeth Orock
  • Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 30 July 2019
  •  Accepted: 05 February 2020
  •  Published: 31 March 2020

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